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  1. ambient
    As a graduate of and current tutor at ICMP, I can categorically state that they most certainly do not just let anyone in. The audition process is very rigorous and in two parts. There's an initial assessment that checks if you're good enough to audition - this is actually tougher than the audition for a lot of places - and then there's the audition proper. I actually failed my first audition and had to redo it six months later.
  2. ambient
    How do the spammers know the recipients are members?
  3. ambient
    I know of someone who teaches the Alexander Technique.
  4. ambient
    If I remember rightly he was offering to build instruments for a ridiculously cheap price, and people like a bargain. If you actually stopped to think about what he was offering you'd realise he couldn't possibly purchase the materials and build the instrument for the price he was quoting.
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    The man is a crook, pure and simple. He’d actually be well at home in the current government.
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    So, restrict access to the wanted section for new members until they've made a certain number of posts and gained a reputation. There is, of course, nothing stopping a would-be scammer from becoming a supporting member, without building a reputation on the site. I used to be a supporting member. I cancelled two days before it was due to renew after one of the mods was rude and disrespectful a while ago. Thanks for the offer to edit the adverts. I've joined some Facebook groups and posted wanted ads there.
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    Surely, instead of restricting access to the wanted section, it's better to restrict access to the messaging function for new members. I have adverts there that I'm now unable to edit. I have in the past used it to buy gear and on occasion sell items.
  8. ambient
    I don't use any of them. I buy CDs and vinyl. If I'm driving I listen to a CD or the radio. If I'm on the train I read a book. I absolutely refuse to have anything to do with Spotify.
  9. ambient
    Yes, we’re wired differently. I treat people with respect. Unlike you.
  10. ambient
    Charming, and you’re a moderator. So your ears will tell you how something will sound before you’ve played it? I know what something will sound like and how it’ll work against what’s being played. Anyway. Life is too short to be arguing with rude people online. I’ll take my leave. Bye!
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    No, your ears will only tell you after the event. Knowing theory you know what you can do and how it’ll sound. Do you think Miles Davis, John Paitucci or Chick Corea etc., played random notes in the hope they’d sound good? My point was that he ‘thought’ it sounded good.
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    Ears aren’t necessarily foolproof. A student proudly presented me with a piece of work earlier that sounded awful - he’d paid no attention to the harmony of the piece - and was hopelessly out of time in places. I know what will work in a given context and how it’ll sound. No guesswork involved. Your ears will only tell it sounds okay after the event. Knowing it will sound bad will save you from that in advance.
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    Despite having done hundreds of gigs prior, I suffered from terrible performance anxiety issues all the way through uni. I came very close a few times to dropping out. It wasn't helped by the fact that some of the tutors shouldn't have been teaching at that level. They were great bassists but awful tutors. Two tutors however were fabulous and gave me loads of advice. Always prepare well Do everything you can to avoid unnecessary anxiety. Relax properly beforehand. Set up, then remove yourself from the performance space and just sit quietly, focusing on what you have to do. It's a form of meditation. Avoid alcohol. I don't drink anyway, but it doesn't help. Also, avoid too much caffeine.
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    New EHX pedal

    ambient posted a topic in Effects

    I like the look of this. Perfect if your band does Mull of Kintyre.
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    There's not really any need to memorise them. It's easier to just learn what makes a scale major or minor. They're just a series of tones and semitones. Whatever note you start on is the root. Learning that - to me at least - seems a lot easier and worthwhile than memorising patterns.
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    They are the same as you'd use on a four-string bass. A five string maintains the 4ths - ascending - tuning of a four string bass. So, a major scale starting on the 3rd fret of the B string - D - is the same shape as the major scale starting on the 5th fret of the A string - also a D.
  18. ambient
    What a fantastic idea. Have you ever ended up standing behind someone taller than yourself at a gig? Well, it looks like they're starting to do something about it.
  19. ambient
    Personally, I wouldn't pay Facebook a penny for advertising. Most people I know simply scroll past them. I don't see them at. If you're going to use Facebook, then I'd suggest you're better off posting in local music groups and on the venue’s page. You also can't beat the old-fashioned approach of physical posters and flyers in the venue.
  20. ambient
    Just write it out yourself from what he’s playing. I don’t know the song, I assume from the replies to the video that it’s accurate. As above, I’d suggest it’s in Bb.
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    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7q52HzB7oW0
  22. ambient
    I often play chordal pieces. It's more to do with your voicing and technique than gear. Make sure you have no unwanted strings sounding, muting is important. I use a wrap-around string mute, though a hair band will work. Players I was inspired by with chords were Todd Johnson and Steve Lawson. A lot of my voicings were learned from Steve.
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    Message sent.
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    The Apogee Duet 3 USB Audio Interface is the perfect choice for musicians and sound engineers who demand exceptional sound quality. With two mic inputs, four line inputs, and a maximum sampling rate of 24-bit/192kHz, this portable device offers exceptional flexibility. The TRS 6.35mm (1/4") and XLR inputs provide a range of connectivity options, while the sleek design of the device ensures that it looks great in any studio or on stage. Ideal for use in professional audio applications, this USB audio interface is designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and versatility. Whether you're recording live music, mixing tracks, or creating sound effects, the Apogee Duet 3 delivers outstanding performance. Bought new from Andertons in January.
  25. ambient
    They pay and then report the item not received. You have no proof the item has been received by them because they've used a 3rd party, that’s undoubtedly involved, to do the collecting.
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